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Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle Mk 4
Installation Manual
MAN_CR4_001
Document version 2.0
Date 25 June 2013
www.flightcell.com
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  • Page 1 Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle Mk 4 Installation Manual MAN_CR4_001 Document version 2.0 Date 25 June 2013 www.flightcell.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wiring to the phone cradle ..............................9 Antenna connection ................................9 Power supply to the Iridium phone ..........................9 Using the Iridium phone with the Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle Installing and releasing your Iridium satellite phone ..................10 Warranty and contact details Limited warranty for your Flightcell Iridium 9555 cradle .................
  • Page 3: Version History

    1 Version history Issue Date Author Change note Description number Issue 1 08 Sep 2009 A. Whitlock Document created. Issue 2 - CURRENT 25 June 2013 J. Mace FCN0497 Update part number and title page. Reference to installation with Flightcell...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    2 Introduction The Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle is used to install an Iridium 9555 satellite phone in an aircraft or vehicle. The phone cradle provides secure mounting for the Iridium handset and interfaces all necessary antenna, power, voice and data connections.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    3 Specifications Part number CRP_04001 (Old part number FC9555/D25M4M) Material Machined from aluminium 6061 Input voltage 12-32 V DC Power supply current 1ms inrush <=10.0A 100ms inrush <=250mA Operating current 250mA max Output voltage (to Iridium phone) 5.0V MIC audio Sensitivity as per satphone SPKR audio Level as per satphone...
  • Page 6: Installing Your Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle

    4 Installing your Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle 4.1 Mounting the phone cradle within your aircraft or vehicle Use 4 x M5 bolts at the four mounting points on the back of the phone cradle. These bolts are fastened in to the back of the phone cradle through a bulkhead or other similar mounting point.
  • Page 7: Audio Connection

    4.2.2 Connection to the audio panel without using a Flightcell DZM The cradle is primarily designed to be used in conjunction with a Flightcell DZM. If it is to be connected to the audio panel without a DZM, two methods can be used: 4.2.2.1 Connection to a cellphone port on an audio panel...
  • Page 8: D25 Connector

    4.4 D25 connector The main and antenna connectors are recessed into the base of the phone cradle. The D25 connector contains all required I/O connections to charge the satellite phone and access the serial port and audio connection. Multicomp 8FTM25P-30N1-FEC (or equivalent) Cradle main connector (D25 male) part number - Multicomp 5502-25SA-01-F1 (or equivalent) Mating connector (D25 female) part number -...
  • Page 9: Wiring To The Phone Cradle

    GPO connected to the core. 4.6 Antenna connection The Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle has a single TNC antenna connector to connect the phone to an approved Iridium antenna. Please contact Flightcell International or your Flightcell supplier for information on antenna options.
  • Page 10: Using The Iridium Phone With The Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle

    5 Using the Iridium phone with the Flightcell Iridium 9555 Cradle 5.1 Installing and releasing your Iridium satellite phone The Iridium 9555 phone has an antenna socket on the back near the top. The handset is delivered with NOTE! a rubber bung in this socket. It is important to remove this bung before attempting to place the phone in the cradle.
  • Page 11: Warranty And Contact Details

    Physically damaged, or a fault has occurred due to the product being used beyond what is considered normal use, causing unusual deterioration of the product. If the product is deemed to be faulty or in need of repair, please contact Flightcell International Ltd to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization.

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